Food Safety Archives

Saudi Bars Baqalas from Selling Tobacco, Meat, Dates, and Fresh Produce 0
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- June 30, 2025
Report Small grocery shops in Saudi Arabia, locally known as Baqalas, are no longer allowed to sell certain products, including tobacco, dates, meat, and fruits and vegetables, according to a new directive from the Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs and Housing. The measure, issued by Minister Majed Al-Hogail, aims to restructure the retail sector
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GHMC Inspects Hospital Kitchens Across Hyderabad 0
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- June 26, 2025
Report The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) food safety officers carried out surprise inspections at 75 hospital kitchens across Hyderabad on Tuesday. They collected 14 food samples and sent them to the State Food Laboratory in Nacharam for detailed analysis. Acting on instructions from the GHMC Commissioner, food safety officers began unannounced inspections of hospital
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Lizard in Sambar: Thanjavur Hospital Canteen Sealed 0
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- June 25, 2025
Report Food safety officials sealed a private canteen operating inside the Government Thanjavur Medical College Hospital premises in Tamil Nadu on Tuesday after attendants of a woman patient from Pudukkottai discovered a dead lizard in sambar served with lunch. The patient, admitted earlier that day, was about to eat when she noticed the lizard in
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FDA Probes Pune Shop After Human Thumb Found in Laddus 0

Family Discovers Human Thumb in Laddu On June 1, Ramchandra Potkule from Gohegaon village purchased 250 grams of laddu and some bhel from Nityanand Hotel in Dimbhegaon, located in Pune’s Ambegaon tehsil. After sharing the sweets with his family, they were horrified to discover a human thumb embedded in one of the laddus. Several family

ITC Advances Food Safety and Sustainability with Smarter Packaging 0

Report ITC, the food and FMCG major, has been working to integrate food safety and sustainability through its packaging practices and waste management programmes. Under its ‘No Plastic, Better Plastic, and Less Plastic’ framework, the company aims to maintain product quality and freshness while reducing environmental impact. Across its FMCG brands, the company continues to

CO₂: The Hidden Hero of Food Safety 0

When we think of food safety, we often focus on cleanliness or cooking temperatures. Yet, carbon dioxide (CO₂) quietly plays a crucial role behind the scenes. Beyond creating fizz in sodas, CO₂ helps preserve freshness, slow spoilage, and keep food safe during transport. It extends the shelf life of packaged meats through modified atmosphere packaging